Test Cricket Prediction and Discussion Thread [self - mod]

[marii awan]

Sri Lanka is looking very strong at the moment. They are 306/3 at the end of first day's play with Angelo Mathews and Kamindu Mendis at the crease. New Zealand has failed to overcome their weakness in sub-continental conditions. William O’Rourke and Ajaz Patel performed decently in the first match, but they failed this time. A lot was expected from Mitchell Santner and Glenn Phillips as well, but they also failed to take wickets. Maybe the New Zealand captain need to use Rachin Ravindra more frequently in these spin-friendly conditions.

After the end of day 2 Srilanka is a very strong side because they get 2 wickets at the end of the day and hope so they will get a couple more wickets earlier in day 3 Session 1. But you will surely appreciate the batting done by the batters of Sri Lanka.
NZ also has a big name in their batting line which turns the game single-handedly but its a very tough job to do so at the home ground of Sri Lanka.

The Bangladesh vs India second Test match was scheduled to take place today, but the toss has been delayed due to bad weather and wet outfield due to rain. Although today's match will start if the rain stops and the weather improves and the outfield dries out, there is a possibility of a replay. Moreover, we have seen that India won the first test match brilliantly, so the second test match is very important for Bangladesh because they have to win this match or else they will lose the series. In that case, I think when this match starts today, Bangladesh team must play responsibly against India and improve their game otherwise they will lose the series. However, if the weather is good, the toss may be given and if the rain does not stop, then today's match may be delayed.

The match started delayed due to a wet outfield and at the moment both teams are at equal stages and both can turn the game but I think India will surely dominate the game on the day 2 at the same moment Team Bangladesh also wants to win the second game and level the series. it is not an easy task for Bangladesh to do so.

[noormcs5]

I thought Sri Lanka would declare around 500 at the end of 2nd day but they made an impressive 600 and were able to take two wickets on New Zealand that too in the second day.  Now they'd work to take the remaining wickets of New Zealand as soon as possible. If New Zealand lost all of it in a low score, they'll be forced to bat again which would insure an easy win for Sri Lanka.

Sri Lanka scored a really high amount that I am 100 % sure that New Zealand can’t chase this easily. Also today New Zealand did the batting for just 14 overs in which they played so poor as they lost 2 early wickets in this hard time and have not scored high, Just made 22 runs.



New Zealand are treated badly by Sri Lanka. The game has stumps, Kane Williamson will open the game tomorrow and I think he is one and the only person, if he will stand for long innings then he could carry New Zealand through to a position where they may save this test, he is such a good player but will he work in this situation?

[DanWalker]

Zakir Hasan, the golden duck boy of Bangladesh, played 24 balls and got out without any runs. They actually have no mentality to play Test cricket.

I won't blame Zakir Hasan alone. He showed enough patience to be honest. Even though he is not made for Test cricket, he played 24 balls without scoring a single run. That is how you should defend balls in test cricket. I would say he was patient with the shot selection. But you know, a good ball can change everything. Usually, he plays aggressive cricket. Surprisingly, he played 24 balls without scoring any runs.

I was talking in general. I wouldn't say I liked how Shanto came up and started to play shots. It's like he is playing ODI cricket. You should know that you are facing a world-class bowler here. The batters should be more patient when they play test cricket. BTW, I see when you want to criticize a team, you write gibberish. Your criticism should be constructive and have some points.

Zakir didn't score any runs but he got off to a good start. He tried to play very carefully. But due to lack of experience, he could not survive at the crease. He was very patient. I hope if Zakir is diligent then he will become one of the most important players in Bangladesh team. We will see better performance from Zakir in future.

The match was delayed due to rain on the first day. Bangladesh lost 3 wickets and collected 107 runs. I would say rain is a blessing for Bangladesh. If the match is delayed by one more day due to rain then the match is likely to be a draw.

[Nalain420]

The Bangladesh vs India second Test match was scheduled to take place today, but the toss has been delayed due to bad weather and wet outfield due to rain. Although today's match will start if the rain stops and the weather improves and the outfield dries out, there is a possibility of a replay. Moreover, we have seen that India won the first test match brilliantly, so the second test match is very important for Bangladesh because they have to win this match or else they will lose the series. In that case, I think when this match starts today, Bangladesh team must play responsibly against India and improve their game otherwise they will lose the series. However, if the weather is good, the toss may be given and if the rain does not stop, then today's match may be delayed.

Bangladesh was defeated in the first match of this test match and that defeat was quite big.  And in this match too, most of the chances of winning are for India.  Currently, Bangladesh are batting and their batsmen have scored 107 runs for the loss of 3 wickets in 35 overs.  This shows that they are moving slowly.  Their batsmen should increase their pace and try to give tough targets because you know the pace of Indian batsmen, they have to complete the target in few overs and win the first innings.  India will also win this match as they are a strong and well experience team and Bangladesh faced India in the first match and there Bangladesh also got an idea of their strength.  Now it is to be seen whether Bangladesh can defeat India in this match or not.The speed with which Bangladesh are batting suggests that they will lose.

[Cheema02]

I thought Sri Lanka would declare around 500 at the end of 2nd day but they made an impressive 600 and were able to take two wickets on New Zealand that too in the second day.  Now they'd work to take the remaining wickets of New Zealand as soon as possible. If New Zealand lost all of it in a low score, they'll be forced to bat again which would insure an easy win for Sri Lanka.

Sri Lanka scored a really high amount that I am 100 % sure that New Zealand can’t chase this easily. Also today New Zealand did the batting for just 14 overs in which they played so poor as they lost 2 early wickets in this hard time and have not scored high, Just made 22 runs.



New Zealand are treated badly by Sri Lanka. The game has stumps, Kane Williamson will open the game tomorrow and I think he is one and the only person, if he will stand for long innings then he could carry New Zealand through to a position where they may save this test, he is such a good player but will he work in this situation?

Yes, You are right now all responsibility to Kane Williamson playing at 6 runs. New Zealand trial by huge 580 runs that is very difficult for chase it down. Sri Lanka have good chances because they picked 2 wickets so far and tomorrow morning they need only wicket of Kane Williamson. Sri Lanka outstanding batting performance in first inning scored 602 runs in a loss of just 5 wickets and they declared the inning. Kamindu Mendis played an important inning of 182 runs unbeaten, I don't why Captain decided to declare the inning while Kamindu Mendis only needs 18 runs to complete his double century. Let's see how new Zealand batter will perform in third day of test match.

[dezoel]

I won't blame Zakir Hasan alone. He showed enough patience to be honest. Even though he is not made for Test cricket, he played 24 balls without scoring a single run. That is how you should defend balls in test cricket. I would say he was patient with the shot selection. But you know, a good ball can change everything. Usually, he plays aggressive cricket. Surprisingly, he played 24 balls without scoring any runs.

I was talking in general. I wouldn't say I liked how Shanto came up and started to play shots. It's like he is playing ODI cricket. You should know that you are facing a world-class bowler here. The batters should be more patient when they play test cricket. BTW, I see when you want to criticize a team, you write gibberish. Your criticism should be constructive and have some points.

Yeah, Mohammad Zakir Hassan as 26 years old wicket keeper batsman is only player for Bangladesh who score century on his debut, and he breaks 56 years old record for having duck after playing 24 balls it is a record against India for any opening batsman as first this was held by Ian Chappell who bowled out after 22 balls duck against India.

Bangladesh batsmen having potential, but their technique is not good just because of this they are not able to perform good against quality bowling here we need some good work for BCB to bring good batsmen which give them good workout and having improved technique for the test matches otherwise things are going to stay on this level for the long time without any success.

If we have not rained interruption then most chances we will have another huge defeat for the Bangladesh in this second test match which will bring them back on earth after having success against Pakistan in Pakistan.

[Mahdirakib]

As the Sri Lankan players were confident, they were more likely to perform well in the second match as well. But I didn't think Sri Lanka's top order would bat so well. Sri Lankan batsmen got off to a good start. The team managed to collect a huge total of 306 runs with the loss of only three wickets. I know the pitch is batting friendly, but since the team has lost only 3 wickets, Sri Lanka has a chance of collecting close to 500 in the first innings.

I didn't expect such great performance from Sri Lankan top orders as well. They have outperformed in this match. They have scored 602 runs by losing 5 wickets only. I respect their decisions to give the declaration of first innings instead of allowing Kamindu Mendis to hit 200 runs. Sri Lanka got a great success there in the last few overs as they have taken two important wickets already. It is going to be a sure win for Sri Lanka if they can take all the wickets of New Zealand within the first two sessions of day 3.

[Minor Miner]

As the Sri Lankan players were confident, they were more likely to perform well in the second match as well. But I didn't think Sri Lanka's top order would bat so well. Sri Lankan batsmen got off to a good start. The team managed to collect a huge total of 306 runs with the loss of only three wickets. I know the pitch is batting friendly, but since the team has lost only 3 wickets, Sri Lanka has a chance of collecting close to 500 in the first innings.

I didn't expect such great performance from Sri Lankan top orders as well. They have outperformed in this match. They have scored 602 runs by losing 5 wickets only. I respect their decisions to give the declaration of first innings instead of allowing Kamindu Mendis to hit 200 runs. Sri Lanka got a great success there in the last few overs as they have taken two important wickets already. It is going to be a sure win for Sri Lanka if they can take all the wickets of New Zealand within the first two sessions of day 3.

To be honest, I have not seen such great batting from the Sri Lankan top order in a long time. Sri Lanka managed to take full advantage of their home match. Sri Lanka were well aware of the pitch conditions. And every batsman batted very responsibly especially Kamindu Mendis, Kushal Mendis and Chandimal's innings was impressive. Chandimal returned to the dressing room with 116 runs. Kamindu Mendis and Kushal Mendis remained unbeaten on 182 and 106 respectively. Before declaring the innings, Sri Lanka had accumulated 602 runs for the loss of 5 wickets. New Zealand's bowlers bowled very badly in the first innings.

New Zealand batsmen are also not able to bat well on this pitch. Even in the first match we did not see good batting from New Zealand batsmen. And their batting looks worse in this match. New Zealand lost the two crucial wickets of Latham and Conway to score just 19 runs. I don't see any chance of New Zealand winning this match.

[Sithara007]

New Zealand always struggle in sub-continental conditions. So it was not a surprise that they are getting hammered by Sri Lanka at the Galle International Stadium. Looks like the Kiwis will suffer an innings defeat in this match. Two of their top order batsmen are back in pavilion (Tom Latham and Devon Conway), and they still need another 380 runs just to avoid the follow on. Three days of play remains and not even rain can save the Kiwis from this disaster. BTW, why Ajaz Patel is still in the team? I really can't understand their logic behind selection. 

[Smack That Ace]

New Zealand always struggle in sub-continental conditions. So it was not a surprise that they are getting hammered by Sri Lanka at the Galle International Stadium. Looks like the Kiwis will suffer an innings defeat in this match. Two of their top order batsmen are back in pavilion (Tom Latham and Devon Conway), and they still need another 380 runs just to avoid the follow on. Three days of play remains and not even rain can save the Kiwis from this disaster. BTW, why Ajaz Patel is still in the team? I really can't understand their logic behind selection. 

You are right that New Zealand always faces difficult conditions in sub-continental conditions. Even against Bangladesh we have seen in the past that New Zealand players are not able to perform well. In the first match against Sri Lanka, the players of New Zealand were able to perform a little better. But the New Zealand team lost the match due to not being able to bat well in the second innings.

It was unimaginable that the New Zealand bowlers would perform so poorly in the second match. New Zealand's bowlers have performed very badly. I would say New Zealand's team selection was not right. No New Zealand bowler can do well on this pitch. As a result, Sri Lanka scored a huge total of 602 for the loss of just 5 wickets.

[Marvell1]

You are right that New Zealand always faces difficult conditions in sub-continental conditions. Even against Bangladesh we have seen in the past that New Zealand players are not able to perform well. In the first match against Sri Lanka, the players of New Zealand were able to perform a little better. But the New Zealand team lost the match due to not being able to bat well in the second innings.

It was unimaginable that the New Zealand bowlers would perform so poorly in the second match. New Zealand's bowlers have performed very badly. I would say New Zealand's team selection was not right. No New Zealand bowler can do well on this pitch. As a result, Sri Lanka scored a huge total of 602 for the loss of just 5 wickets.

It is very sad to see such a poor performance from a team as renown as New Zealand. However, the New Zealand team has not been in good form for a long time. In the last T20 World Cup we don't see good performance from New Zealand players. In addition to the T20 format, we can now see this team's poor performance in the Test format as well.

I agree with you that the team selection was wrong on the part of New Zealand's team management. That's why we haven't seen any New Zealand bowler do well on this pitch. New Zealand needed to form the squad considering the pitch conditions. Then the match would have been more competitive.

Since the New Zealand team has already lost two wickets, I don't think New Zealand will do well in the early days. It is difficult for New Zealand to collect up to 200 runs in the first innings. I think New Zealand will lose the match by an innings.

[ZAINmalik75]

As Sri Lanka will perform well at their own venue it is only natural that the spinners in particular bowl well at this venue as always. New Zealand's bowlers have failed miserably except for one run out and the remaining two wickets have fallen, so it can be said that New Zealand has completely failed in bowling action. If New Zealand wants to draw the match, then like Sri Lanka, they must have a good batting performance or else they will be defeated, it can be said for sure.

Just like I predict about SiriLankan they done exactly same like goes above 500 and that's really good point for them because it will make them more stronger and will have dominant against thier opponent, to be honest I was considering new Zealand a strong team in test format but they way they are leaking huge runs without any opponent player departure is really disappointing and it will hurt them again, some how in shape of another defeat as now it's look like impossible for them to chased the 600+ and then took a lead as already SiriLankan spinner are are charm and definitely will give tough time to them. So the things is they has only one option to stay on pitch as long as possible as just rotate strike so that can possibly drawn the results for them instead of 2-0 lead

[LDL]

I thought Sri Lanka would declare around 500 at the end of 2nd day but they made an impressive 600 and were able to take two wickets on New Zealand that too in the second day.  Now they'd work to take the remaining wickets of New Zealand as soon as possible. If New Zealand lost all of it in a low score, they'll be forced to bat again which would insure an easy win for Sri Lanka.

On the second test of Bangladesh vs India, Bangladesh had started well, But the rain might make the game shorter taking it to a draw. The weather is not going to improve tomorrow either.

Sri Lanka declared an innings of 602 runs and the score was so high that New Zealand might be all out soon under the pressure of the score. They have already lost two wickets which will put a lot of pressure on the New Zealand batting line and there will be no way to draw this match. If the follow-on is not avoided or even avoided, the 2 innings total may not be equal to Sri Lanka's first innings run score.  We have made an advance assumption that New Zealand will lose this match and the series will be a whitewash.

Due to lack of light, the game was completely stopped for the day and only 35 overs were played where Bangladesh fell by three wickets for 107 runs.  If the whole game had been played, Bangladesh would have been all out on the first day.  However, thanks to the rain, the entire day's play was forced off.

[As-Soon-As]

I thought Sri Lanka would declare around 500 at the end of 2nd day but they made an impressive 600 and were able to take two wickets on New Zealand that too in the second day.  Now they'd work to take the remaining wickets of New Zealand as soon as possible. If New Zealand lost all of it in a low score, they'll be forced to bat again which would insure an easy win for Sri Lanka.

On the second test of Bangladesh vs India, Bangladesh had started well, But the rain might make the game shorter taking it to a draw. The weather is not going to improve tomorrow either.

Sri Lanka declared an innings of 602 runs and the score was so high that New Zealand might be all out soon under the pressure of the score. They have already lost two wickets which will put a lot of pressure on the New Zealand batting line and there will be no way to draw this match. If the follow-on is not avoided or even avoided, the 2 innings total may not be equal to Sri Lanka's first innings run score.  We have made an advance assumption that New Zealand will lose this match and the series will be a whitewash.

The Sri Lankan team played a significant role in the Test match as they scored 602 runs for the loss of just five wickets, but the New Zealand team lost two wickets as soon as they started batting. The loss of two wickets by the New Zealand team is very unfortunate as the batsmen are getting out and the next batsmen are under a lot of pressure. The two opening batsmen, Latham and Conway, got out with only a handful of runs. But so far the batsmen have not been able to play any role in this match in terms of runs but have put the next batsmen under a lot of pressure. The New Zealand team has lost 2 wickets in 14 overs for just 22 runs, thus if the wickets are lost then the New Zealand team will lose this first innings by a wide margin.

[Rustam Meraj]

The Sri Lankan team played a significant role in the Test match as they scored 602 runs for the loss of just five wickets, but the New Zealand team lost two wickets as soon as they started batting. The loss of two wickets by the New Zealand team is very unfortunate as the batsmen are getting out and the next batsmen are under a lot of pressure. The two opening batsmen, Latham and Conway, got out with only a handful of runs. But so far the batsmen have not been able to play any role in this match in terms of runs but have put the next batsmen under a lot of pressure. The New Zealand team has lost 2 wickets in 14 overs for just 22 runs, thus if the wickets are lost then the New Zealand team will lose this first innings by a wide margin.

Sri Lanka played very well in the Test match scoring 602 runs with 5 wickets loss. But New Zealand struggled losing two important players early means at 22 runs.  This puts a lot of pressure on New Zealand remaining batsmen. Or it is a big pressure of big score.
Unless New Zealand other batsmen do something amazing Sri Lanka will likely win first round. And still I am looking that Srilanka has have this match in hand and they can win easily.

[Fuso.hp]

Zakir Hasan, the golden duck boy of Bangladesh, played 24 balls and got out without any runs. They actually have no mentality to play Test cricket.

I won't blame Zakir Hasan alone. He showed enough patience to be honest. Even though he is not made for Test cricket, he played 24 balls without scoring a single run. That is how you should defend balls in test cricket. I would say he was patient with the shot selection. But you know, a good ball can change everything. Usually, he plays aggressive cricket. Surprisingly, he played 24 balls without scoring any runs.

I was talking in general. I wouldn't say I liked how Shanto came up and started to play shots. It's like he is playing ODI cricket. You should know that you are facing a world-class bowler here. The batters should be more patient when they play test cricket. BTW, I see when you want to criticize a team, you write gibberish. Your criticism should be constructive and have some points.

Zakir didn't score any runs but he got off to a good start. He tried to play very carefully. But due to lack of experience, he could not survive at the crease. He was very patient. I hope if Zakir is diligent then he will become one of the most important players in Bangladesh team. We will see better performance from Zakir in future.

The match was delayed due to rain on the first day. Bangladesh lost 3 wickets and collected 107 runs. I would say rain is a blessing for Bangladesh. If the match is delayed by one more day due to rain then the match is likely to be a draw.

In the first innings of the second Test match between Bangladesh vs India, we saw only 35 overs on the field due to rain. At the end of the first day's play, Bangladesh managed to accumulate 157 runs for three wickets on the scoreboard. The second day's play was already scheduled to begin, but the start of the match was again delayed due to rain. 

Since Bangladesh could not score many runs and they lost three wickets in that, when the game starts on the second day after the rain, if the Indian bowlers can lose more wickets, Bangladesh will be under a lot of pressure in the first innings. And if two important wickets are taken, Bangladesh will not be able to score 250 plus runs in the first innings. Maybe India is planning to get Bangladesh out before scoring 250 runs.

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Yeah, Mohammad Zakir Hassan as 26 years old wicket keeper batsman is only player for Bangladesh who score century on his debut, and he breaks 56 years old record for having duck after playing 24 balls it is a record against India for any opening batsman as first this was held by Ian Chappell who bowled out after 22 balls duck against India.

Things happen in cricket. Even Batter like Sachin got out for a golden duck multiple times in his test cricket career. I did not want to blame Zakir because he was patient while handling Bumrah and Siraj. He did not try to play unnecessary shots even when he couldn't take a single. I don't think any pressure was building because it's test cricket, and you can play unlimited balls if you want to get set.

If we have not rained interruption then most chances we will have another huge defeat for the Bangladesh in this second test match which will bring them back on earth after having success against Pakistan in Pakistan.

So, you are saying they are not on the earth? How did you know that? Have you heard any excessive statements from any player in the Bangladesh team? I don't think they said anything like they will win the match or destroy India. It is the people like you and me who are making these stories.

[Bd officer]

The Sri Lankan team played a significant role in the Test match as they scored 602 runs for the loss of just five wickets, but the New Zealand team lost two wickets as soon as they started batting. The loss of two wickets by the New Zealand team is very unfortunate as the batsmen are getting out and the next batsmen are under a lot of pressure. The two opening batsmen, Latham and Conway, got out with only a handful of runs. But so far the batsmen have not been able to play any role in this match in terms of runs but have put the next batsmen under a lot of pressure. The New Zealand team has lost 2 wickets in 14 overs for just 22 runs, thus if the wickets are lost then the New Zealand team will lose this first innings by a wide margin.

Sri Lanka played very well in the Test match scoring 602 runs with 5 wickets loss. But New Zealand struggled losing two important players early means at 22 runs.  This puts a lot of pressure on New Zealand remaining batsmen. Or it is a big pressure of big score.
Unless New Zealand other batsmen do something amazing Sri Lanka will likely win first round. And still I am looking that Srilanka has have this match in hand and they can win easily.

I was disappointed to see the performance of the New Zealand batsmen. So far New Zealand has collected 68 runs for the loss of 9 wickets. New Zealand team is stronger than Sri Lanka in test format but New Zealand could not perform well in this test series. Sri Lanka batted first and declared the innings by scoring 602 runs. Sri Lanka scored big which put New Zealand under pressure from the start. But the New Zealand batsmen should have batted patiently. New Zealand will be all out soon with the way they are batting. New Zealand are still trailing by 534 runs. The Sri Lankan bowlers bowled brilliantly, Prabath Jayasuriya bowled brilliantly and took 6 wickets alone. New Zealand will be defeated in this test.

[As-Soon-As]

Zakir didn't score any runs but he got off to a good start. He tried to play very carefully. But due to lack of experience, he could not survive at the crease. He was very patient. I hope if Zakir is diligent then he will become one of the most important players in Bangladesh team. We will see better performance from Zakir in future.

I don't understand how Zakir Hasan performed well in this match, that's why I couldn't agree with you. Played 24 balls but couldn't get a run how patiently it performed, but you notice the 3 runs in the first innings of the first match, and the 33 runs in the second innings. And if he collects 0 runs in the first innings in the second match, if he does not perform well in this difficult situation of Bangladesh, then how will he perform well later?

The match was delayed due to rain on the first day. Bangladesh lost 3 wickets and collected 107 runs. I would say rain is a blessing for Bangladesh. If the match is delayed by one more day due to rain then the match is likely to be a draw.

As the Bangladesh team lost three crucial wickets, Zakir Hasan and Sadman Islam and Nazmul Hasan Shanto played a key role in the first attacking batting. But coming into this match they were out early, with the loss of three wickets, the next batsmen of the Bangladesh team are facing a lot of pressure. Because the loss of wickets in test matches is a very sad sign, Mushfiqur Rahim and Mominul Haque are currently at the crease.
 In such a situation, it is not possible to get good from the players of Bangladesh team, because the batsmen of Bangladesh team are now facing a lot of pressure as they have already lost the first test match by a huge margin. So they will try hard to equalize in this match, so we have to wait for how the batsmen of Bangladesh team perform in this pressure filled moment.

[Cheema02]

The Sri Lankan team played a significant role in the Test match as they scored 602 runs for the loss of just five wickets, but the New Zealand team lost two wickets as soon as they started batting. The loss of two wickets by the New Zealand team is very unfortunate as the batsmen are getting out and the next batsmen are under a lot of pressure. The two opening batsmen, Latham and Conway, got out with only a handful of runs. But so far the batsmen have not been able to play any role in this match in terms of runs but have put the next batsmen under a lot of pressure. The New Zealand team has lost 2 wickets in 14 overs for just 22 runs, thus if the wickets are lost then the New Zealand team will lose this first innings by a wide margin.

Sri Lanka played very well in the Test match scoring 602 runs with 5 wickets loss. But New Zealand struggled losing two important players early means at 22 runs.  This puts a lot of pressure on New Zealand remaining batsmen. Or it is a big pressure of big score.
Unless New Zealand other batsmen do something amazing Sri Lanka will likely win first round. And still I am looking that Srilanka has have this match in hand and they can win easily.

Sri lanak All out New Zealand in just 88 runs. I think its a huge lead 513 runs in 1st inning. Very bad performance by New Zealand batters only Mitchell Santner scored highest individual runs of 29 runs in first inning. Sri Lanka bowling performance is significant especially Prabath Jayasuriya picked 6 important wickets and Nishan Peiris also bowl well pick up three wickets. Both bowlers single handedly destroyed New Zealand batting Line by picking 9 wickets and Helped Sri lanka to All out New Zealand under 90 runs. New Zealand follow on and disappointing start of second inning loss first wickets in 1st over of second inning of test match. I think Sri Lanka will easy won the second test match with huge margin and whitewashed New Zealand team by 2-0.